VOD News
News about video on-demand services, new releases on Netflix UK and online video video.
All 4 snaps up 30 Rock
January 2, 2019 | David FarnorNBC’s beloved smash comedy 30 Rock has landed on All 4.
Written by and starring Tina Fey (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Mean Girls), the sitcom follows Liz Lemon (Fey), Head Writer for a live sketch-comedy show, as she tries to … Read More
Pregnant comedy duo release stand-up special
January 2, 2019 | David FarnorThe comedy duo Shirley & Shirley have released their first stand-up special on comedy streaming platform NextUp. The show was recorded while both performers were heavily pregnant – both gave birth less than three months later. In this 60-minute … Read More
BBC One unveils drama slate for 2019
January 2, 2019 | David FarnorBBC One has been investing heavily in drama in recent years, as it looks to distinguish itself from other broadcasters and streaming services. 2019 is set to be no different, with a whole host of prestige and high-profile productions on … Read More
Stranger Things Season 3 gets 4th July release date
January 1, 2019 | David FarnorStranger Things will be celebrating 4th July this year by releasing its third season.
Netflix’s smash hit series, which blends horror, humour, coming-of-age drama and 80s nostalgia, has become one of the streaming giant’s flagship originals, with a renewal … Read More
Death Comes as the End: BBC One orders new Agatha Christie drama
December 31, 2018 | David FarnorAgatha Christie and the BBC are teaming up again for another drama in 2019.
The crime author has been something of a goldmine for BBC One, which has been slowly adapting a number of novels for the screen to huge … Read More
One Cut of the Dead set for January release
December 31, 2018 | David FarnorLate last night, eagle-eyed film fans on social media spotted that One Cut of the Dead had apparently been released online on Amazon Prime Video, and was included with Amazon Prime. That upload, however, was an illegal video, with distributor … Read More
Trailer: Chevy Chase, Andie McDowell star in Netflix’s The Last Laugh
December 29, 2018 | David FarnorChevy Chase, Richard Dreyfuss and Andie MacDowell will be having The Last Laugh on Netflix in 2019.
The trio will star in the streaming giant’s new comedy film, written and directed by Greg Pritikin, which sees retired talent manager Al … Read More
Netflix releases new trailer for Titans
December 28, 2018 | David Farnor“I’d really like to meet Batman. Are we gonna see him?” “No.” That’s the sound of Titans setting out what to expect in its new trailer, as DC’s show prepares to arrive on Netflix next month.
The superhero drama follows … Read More
Trailer: Black Mirror’s Bandersnatch set for 28th December release
December 27, 2018 | David Farnor“You’re not in control.” That’s the promise from Bandersnatch, Black Mirror’s new feature film, which is set to release on Friday 28th December.
Yes, Charlie Brooker’s tech anthology has finally confirmed, after months of speculation, that its first movie will … Read More
SVOD revenue to overtake cinema box office in 2019
December 24, 2018 | David FarnorThe global revenue from subscription video services is forecast to overtake worldwide cinema box office takings in 2019, according to one new study.
Research by Ampere Analysis provides an interesting snapshot of the current state of the movie industry, as … Read More